UPDATE: Police Release Photo from Library Assault

Mason
Police District – Detectives are continuing the investigation. Police
canvassed nearby neighborhoods with flyers in both English
and Spanish and have released a photograph of the suspect they
believe responsible for this assault.

Anyone
with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at
1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.

Teen Reports Restroom Assault (Nov. 7)

Mason
Police District – Police are investigating a report of a
17-year-old girl who alleges that a man assaulted her in the restroom of
the Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Boulevard. The incident
occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6.

The
teen told police she felt she was being followed by a man who she noticed
had been watching her and following her throughout her day of studying.
In an effort to curtail him, she ducked into the restroom as she exited
the building. He followed her in. She ordered him to leave but he
refused. The suspect touched and pushed her. She kicked him, screamed,
and the suspect fled.

Library
staff responded and called police. Staff members report the suspect had
been in the library on previous occasions, but they did not know of any
previous incidents or assaults.

The
suspect is described as black, medium brown complexion, ranging between 5
feet 7 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighed around 160-180
pounds. He had a shaven bald head, brown eyes, a gap in his front teeth
and a diagonal scar on his forehead. He wore a pale green, long-sleeved,
button-up shirt with khaki pants. He carried a brown or tan soft leather
briefcase.

The
investigation is continuing. Detectives would like anyone who may have
had contact with this individual to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at
1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.

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